Abstract P20: Bridging Therapy Increases Hemorrhagic Complications Without Improving Functional Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation Associated Stroke

Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Feras Akbik ◽  
Ali Alawieh ◽  
C. Michael Cawley ◽  
Brian Howard ◽  
Frank Tong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Randomized Trials ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Bridging Therapy ◽  
Anterior Circulation ◽  
Hemorrhagic Complications ◽  
Baseline Characteristics

* on behalf of the Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry (STAR) Collaborators Introduction: Intravenous thrombolysis complications are enriched in AF associated stroke, as these patients have worse functional outcomes, less effective recanalization, and increased rates of hemorrhagic complications. These data suggest that AF patients may be at particularly high risk for complications of bridging therapy for large vessel occlusions treated with mechanical thrombectomy (MT). Here we determine whether clinical outcomes differ in AF associated stroke treated with MT and bridging therapy. Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of the Stroke and Aneurysm Registry (STAR) from January 2015 to December 2018 and identified 4,169 patients who underwent MT for an anterior circulation stroke, 1,517 (36.4 %) of which had comorbid AF. Prospectively defined baseline characteristics and clinical outcomes were compared. Results: Hemorrhagic complications after MT were similar in patients with or without AF. In patients without AF, bridging therapy improved 90-day outcomes (aOR 1.32, 1.02-1.74, p<0.05) without increasing hemorrhagic complications. In patients with AF, bridging therapy independently predicted hemorrhagic complications in AF patients (aOR 2.08, 1.06-4.06, p<0.033) without improving functional outcomes. Conclusions: Bridging therapy in AF patients undergoing thrombectomy independently increased the odds of intracranial hemorrhage and did not improve functional outcomes. AF patients may represent a high-risk subgroup for thrombolytic complications. Randomized trials are warranted to determine whether patients with AF associated stroke may benefit by deferring bridging therapy at thrombectomy-capable centers.

Differential effect of mechanical thrombectomy and intravenous thrombolysis in atrial fibrillation associated stroke

2020 ◽  
pp. neurintsurg-2020-016720
Author(s):  
Feras Akbik ◽  
Ali Alawieh ◽  
C Michael Cawley ◽  
Brian M Howard ◽  
Frank C Tong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Intracranial Hemorrhage ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Anterior Circulation ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
First Pass

BackgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) associated ischemic stroke has worse functional outcomes, less effective recanalization, and increased rates of hemorrhagic complications after intravenous thrombolysis (IVT). Limited data exist about the effect of AF on procedural and clinical outcomes after mechanical thrombectomy (MT).ObjectiveTo determine whether recanalization efficacy, procedural speed, and clinical outcomes differ in AF associated stroke treated with MT.MethodsWe performed a retrospective cohort study of the Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry (STAR) from January 2015 to December 2018 and identified 4169 patients who underwent MT for an anterior circulation stroke, 1517 (36.4 %) of whom had comorbid AF. Prospectively defined baseline characteristics, procedural outcomes, and clinical outcomes were reported and compared.ResultsAF predicted faster procedural times, fewer passes, and higher rates of first pass success on multivariate analysis (p<0.01). AF had no effect on intracranial hemorrhage (aOR 0.69, 95% CI 0.43 to 1.12) or 90-day functional outcomes (aOR 1.17, 95% CI 0.91 to 1.50) after MT, although patients with AF were less likely to receive IVT (46% vs 54%, p<0.0001).ConclusionsIn patients treated with MT, comorbid AF is associated with faster procedural time, fewer passes, and increased rates of first pass success without increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage or worse functional outcomes. These results are in contrast to the increased hemorrhage rates and worse functional outcomes observed in AF associated stroke treated with supportive care and or IVT. These data suggest that MT negates the AF penalty in ischemic stroke.

A novel nomogram for predicting prognosis after mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huiling Sun ◽  
Feng Zhou ◽  
Guoxing Zhang ◽  
Jiankang Hou ◽  
Yukai Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Bridging Therapy ◽  
Anterior Circulation ◽  
Interval Time ◽  
Good Outcome

Background: Mounting evidence has shown that mechanical thrombectomy [MT] improves clinical outcomes for large vessel occlusions [LVOs] in patients with acute ischemic stroke [AIS] of the anterior circulation. The present study aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of risk factors associated with clinical outcomes in AIS patients receiving MT. Methods: A total of 212 consecutive patients who underwent MT for AIS were enrolled in the present study. Clinical characteristics were recorded at admission. Two endpoints were defined according to the 3-month modified Rankin scale [mRS] score after AIS [good outcome, mRS 0-2; and death, mRS 6]. Additionally, we compared the clinical outcomes and safety of MT alone and bridging therapy in AIS patients. Results: Of the 212 patients treated with MT, 114 [53.77%] patients had a good outcome and 31 [14.62%] died. The incidence of a worse outcome after MT was significantly elevated in males and patients with high WBC counts, high admission blood glucose levels, high baseline NIHSS scores and a long interval time from groin puncture to reperfusion in AIS patients treated with MT after adjustment for covariates [P<0.05]; these risk factors were further confirmed by our constructed nomograms. In addition, we observed no significant benefit of bridging therapy compared to MT alone in AIS patients. Conclusion: Our constructed nomogram based on male sex, admission WBC, admission blood glucose, NIHSS, and the interval time from groin puncture to reperfusion predicts prognosis after mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Abstract P553: Outcomes of Acute Endovascular Cervical Carotid Revascularization in Anterior Circulation Tandem Occlusions During Mechanical Thrombectomy

Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aayushi Garg ◽  
Darko Quispe Orozco ◽  
Kaustubh Limaye ◽  
Cynthia Zevallos ◽  
Alan Mendez Ruiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carotid Artery ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Tube Placement ◽  
Total Hospital Cost ◽  
Anterior Circulation ◽  
Carotid Revascularization ◽  
Discharge Disposition ◽  
Tandem Occlusion

Introduction: Acute ischemic strokes with intracranial large vessel occlusion (LVO) and cervical internal carotid artery (ICA) tandem occlusion have traditionally been known to have a poor prognosis. Recent evidence suggests favorable functional outcomes in patients undergoing emergent carotid artery stenting (CAS) following intracranial mechanical thrombectomy (MT). We aimed to evaluate the outcomes of endovascular carotid revascularization (CR) performed acutely after emergent intracranial MT. Methods: We used the Nationwide Readmissions Database 2016-2017 to identify patients admitted with anterior circulation LVO treated with MT. Patients who underwent CAS or carotid artery angioplasty (CAA) during the same hospitalization were also identified. Propensity scores were used to match patients with and without CR in a 1:1 ratio by demographics, comorbidities, use of intravenous thrombolysis and hospital-level characteristics. Logistic regression and survival analyses were used to compare the outcomes. Results: We identified 15,137 hospitalizations meeting the study inclusion criteria (mean±SD age:70.1±14.6, female 51.1%). Of these, 1,214 (8.0%) underwent CAS or CAA during the same hospitalization. After propensity score matching, we obtained 1,063 well matched pairs of patients with and without CR. In the matched cohort, patients who underwent CR had higher odds of hemorrhagic transformation (OR 1.34, 95% CI 1.07-1.69, p 0.011) and higher total hospital cost (mean difference $6,232, 95% CI 3,606-8,858, p 0.001) but other clinical outcomes including gastrostomy tube placement, decompressive craniectomy, prolonged mechanical ventilation, in-hospital mortality, length of stay, and discharge disposition did not differ between the two groups. Patients with CR were less likely to have an unplanned 30-day readmission (HR 0.67, 95% CI 0.51-0.87, p 0.004). Further, they had more readmissions due to ICH (HR 1.06, 95% CI 0.41-2.71) and less readmissions due to ischemic events (HR 0.39, 95% CI 0.14-1.08), although the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion: If indicated, early endovascular CR for anterior circulation tandem occlusions seems to be safe with clinical outcomes comparable to patients undergoing MT alone.

Analysis of 565 thrombectomies for anterior circulation stroke: A Brazilian registry

2021 ◽  
pp. 159101992110269
Author(s):  
Vitor Rodrigues Fornazari ◽  
Luís Henrique de Castro-Afonso ◽  
Guilherme Seizem Nakiri ◽  
Thiago Giansante Abud ◽  
Lucas Moretti Monsignore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Trials ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Anterior Circulation ◽  
Symptomatic Intracranial Hemorrhage ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Poor Outcomes ◽  
Mean Time

Introduction The benefits of mechanical thrombectomy in the treatment of patients with acute stroke due to large vessel occlusions (LVOs) have been extensively demonstrated by randomized trials and registries in developed countries. However, data on thrombectomy outside controlled trials are scarce in developing countries. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy, and to investigate the predictors for good and poor outcomes of thrombectomy for treatment of AIS due to anterior circulation LVOs in Brazil. Materials and Methods This was a single center registry of thrombectomy in the treatment of stroke caused by anterior circulation LVOs. Between 2011 and 2019, a total of 565 patients were included. Results the mean baseline NIHSS score on admission was 17.2. The average baseline ASPECTS was 8, and 91.0% of patients scored ≥6. Half of the patients received intravenous thrombolysis. The mean time from symptom onset to arterial puncture was 296.4 minutes. The mean procedure time was 61.4 minutes. The rates of the main outcomes were recanalization (TICI 2b-3) 85.6%, symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) 8,1%, good clinical outcome (mRS=0-2) 43,5%, and mortality 22.1% at three months. Conclusions This study demonstrates the efficacy and safety of mechanical thrombectomy for treatment of patients with AIS of the anterior circulation in real-life conditions under limited facilities and resources. The results of the present study were relatively similar to those of large trials and population registers of developed countries.

scholarly journals Blood pressure variability and outcomes after mechanical thrombectomy based on the recanalization and collateral status

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 175628642199738
Author(s):  
Xianjun Huang ◽  
Hongquan Guo ◽  
Lili Yuan ◽  
Qiankun Cai ◽  
Min Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Anterior Circulation ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Lower Likelihood ◽  
Symptomatic Intracranial Hemorrhage ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Maximum Minimum

Background: Blood pressure (BP), recanalization status, and collateral circulation are important factors for cerebral autoregulation after stroke. We aimed to investigate the association of various BP variability (BPV) parameters with clinical outcomes after mechanical thrombectomy (MT) according to recanalization and collateral status. Methods: We included 502 consecutive patients who underwent MT due to anterior circulation large vessel occlusion stroke at three comprehensive stroke centers. BPV parameters were standard deviation (SD), maximum/minimum BP, coefficient of variation (CV) and successive variation (SV). The clinical outcomes included 90-day functional outcome assessed by modified Rankin Scale score and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH). Results: Among the included patients, 219 (43.6%) achieved good functional outcomes and 59 (11.8%) developed sICH. After adjusting for confounders, higher systolic BP (SBP) variability [CV (odds ratio (OR), 1.089, p = 0.035), SV (OR, 1.082, p = 0.004). and SD (OR, 1.074, p = 0.027)] was associated with a lower likelihood of a favorable outcome. In addition, higher SBP [CV (OR, 1.156, p = 0.001) and SD (OR, 1.118, p = 0.001)] were significantly associated with increased odds of sICH. Moreover, the relationship between BPV and the outcomes depended on recanalization status. However, regardless of collateral status, a higher BPV after MT was associated with worse outcomes. Conclusions: Higher SBP SD and CV during the first 24 h after MT was a powerful predictor of worse clinical outcomes, regardless of the collateral status. However, the effects of BPV on outcomes were more substantial among patients with successful reperfusion.

Bridging thrombolysis in atrial fibrillation stroke is associated with increased hemorrhagic complications without improved outcomes

2021 ◽  
pp. neurintsurg-2021-017954
Author(s):  
Feras Akbik ◽  
Ali Alawieh ◽  
Laurie Dimisko ◽  
Brian M Howard ◽  
C Michael Cawley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Propensity Score Analysis ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Bridging Therapy ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Improved Outcomes ◽  
Score Analysis ◽  
Hemorrhagic Complications

BackgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) associated ischemic stroke is associated with worse functional outcomes, less effective recanalization, and increased rates of hemorrhagic complications after intravenous thrombolysis (IVT). Conversely, AF is not associated with hemorrhagic complications or functional outcomes in patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy (MT). This differential effect of MT and IVT in AF associated stroke raises the question of whether bridging thrombolysis increases hemorrhagic complications in AF patients undergoing MT.MethodsThis international cohort study of 22 comprehensive stroke centers analyzed patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) undergoing MT between June 1, 2015 and December 31, 2020. Patients were divided into four groups based on comorbid AF and IVT exposure. Baseline patient characteristics, complications, and outcomes were reported and compared.Results6461 patients underwent MT for LVO. 2311 (35.8%) patients had comorbid AF. In non-AF patients, bridging therapy improved the odds of good 90 day functional outcomes (adjusted OR (aOR) 1.29, 95% CI 1.03 to 1.60, p=0.025) and did not increase hemorrhagic complications. In AF patients, bridging therapy led to significant increases in symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage and parenchymal hematoma type 2 (aOR 1.66, 1.07 to 2.57, p=0.024) without any benefit in 90 day functional outcomes. Similar findings were noted in a separate propensity score analysis.ConclusionIn this large thrombectomy registry, AF patients exposed to IVT before MT had increased hemorrhagic complications without improved functional outcomes, in contrast with non-AF patients. Prospective trials are warranted to assess whether AF patients represent a subgroup of LVO patients who may benefit from a direct to thrombectomy approach at thrombectomy capable centers.

Abstract 1122‐000096: Transradial Results in Faster Recanalization in Left Anterior Circulation Stroke and Bovine Arch

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge H Moreno ◽  
Alberto Maud ◽  
Sheriff Faheem ◽  
Mohammad Rauf A Chaudry ◽  
Vikas Gupta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Cerebral Circulation ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Pass Rate ◽  
Anterior Circulation ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Skin Puncture ◽  
Academic Center ◽  
Number Of Passes

Introduction : We compared technical and clinical outcomes of transradial (TRA) versus transfemoral (TFA) access for mechanical thrombectomy (MT) of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to large vessel occlusion (LVO) in the left anterior cerebral circulation of bovine origin. Methods : A single‐center retrospective review of a prospectively maintained neuro‐interventional database from a large volume service in a tertiary academic center. Procedural metrics, technical, and clinical outcomes data were collected and analyzed for patients who underwent MT presenting with AIS and LVO in the left anterior circulation of bovine origin. Primary outcomes included the average number of passes, single first effective pass, rate of successful recanalization (thrombolysis in cerebral infarction (TICI) score ≥ 2b), 3‐month disability modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score ≤2, time from skin puncture to microcatheter placement and recanalization. Results : Between January 2018 and January 2021, 26 patients (TRA = 13, TFA = 13) underwent MT. The TRA cohort had a significantly shorter time in minutes for skin puncture to microcatheter placement (TRA: 17.0± 5.8 vs TFA: 35.4± 20.5, P = 0.0001), shorter skin puncture to recanalization (TRA: 34.0± 15.6 vs TFA: 58.1± 34.6, P = 0.01), and shorter total fluoroscopy time (TRA: 13.8±9.4 vs TFA: 29.5±18.0, P = 0.03). The 3‐month mRS score of 0–1 was higher in the TRA group (38.5% vs 7.69%, P = 0.06). Conclusions : In patients with LVO in the left anterior cerebral circulation of bovine origin, right TRA access permits more direct navigation and provides a stable platform resulting in shorter procedure times and faster recanalization with the potential to improve functional outcomes.

scholarly journals In-Hospital Intravenous Thrombolysis Offers No Benefit in Mechanical Thrombectomy in Optimized Tertiary Stroke Center Setting

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juha-Pekka Pienimäki ◽  
Jyrki Ollikainen ◽  
Niko Sillanpää ◽  
Sara Protto
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Acute Stroke ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Intravenous Thrombolysis ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Anterior Circulation ◽  
Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Ordinal Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Stroke Center

Abstract Purpose Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is the first-line treatment in acute stroke patients presenting with large vessel occlusion (LVO). The efficacy of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) prior to MT is being contested. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of MT without IVT in patients with no contraindications to IVT presenting directly to a tertiary stroke center with acute anterior circulation LVO. Materials and Methods We collected the data of 106 acute stroke patients who underwent MT in a single high-volume stroke center. Patients with anterior circulation LVO eligible for IVT and directly admitted to our institution who subsequently underwent MT were included. We recorded baseline clinical, laboratory, procedural, and imaging variables and technical, imaging, and clinical outcomes. The effect of intravenous thrombolysis on 3-month clinical outcome (mRS) was analyzed with univariate tests and binary and ordinal logistic regression analysis. Results Fifty-eight out of the 106 patients received IVT + MT. These patients had 2.6-fold higher odds of poorer clinical outcome in mRS shift analysis (p = 0.01) compared to MT-only patients who had excellent 3-month clinical outcome (mRS 0–1) three times more often (p = 0.009). There were no significant differences between the groups in process times, mTICI, or number of hemorrhagic complications. A trend of less distal embolization and higher number of device passes was observed among the MT-only patients. Conclusions MT without prior IVT was associated with an improved overall three-month clinical outcome in acute anterior circulation LVO patients.

Mechanical thrombectomy for anterior circulation stroke: 5-year experience in a statewide service with differences in pretreatment time metrics across two hospitals sites

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 535-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruchi Kabra ◽  
Timothy J Phillips ◽  
Jacqui-Lyn Saw ◽  
Constantine C Phatouros ◽  
Tejinder P Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Stroke Onset ◽  
Anterior Circulation ◽  
Stroke Treatment ◽  
Patient Demographics ◽  
Organizational Differences ◽  
Tertiary Hospitals ◽  
Pretreatment Time

ObjectiveTo audit our institutional mechanical thrombectomy (MT) outcomes for acute anterior circulation stroke and examine the influence of workflow time metrics on patient outcomes.MethodsA database of 100 MT cases was maintained throughout May 2010—February 2015 as part of a statewide service provided across two tertiary hospitals (H1 and H2). Patient demographics, stroke and procedural details, blinded angiographic outcomes, and 90-day modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores were recorded. The following time points in stroke treatment were recorded: stroke onset, hospital presentation, CT imaging, arteriotomy, and recanalization. Statistical analysis of outcomes, predictors of outcome, and differences between the hospitals was carried out.ResultsThrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction (TICI) 2b/3 reperfusion was 79%. Forty-nine per cent of patients had good clinical outcomes (mRS 0–2). In a subgroup analysis of 76 patients with premorbid mRS 0–1 and first CT performed ≤4.5 h after stroke onset, 60% had good clinical outcomes. Patient and disease characteristics were matched between the two hospitals. H1 had shorter times between hospital presentation and CT (32 vs 55 min, p=0.01), CT and arteriotomy (33 vs 69 min, p=0.00), and stroke onset and recanalization (198 vs 260 min, p=0.00). These time metrics independently predicted good clinical outcome. Median days spent at home in the first 90 days was greater at H1 (61 vs 8, p=0.04) than at H2. A greater proportion of patients treated at H1 were independent (mRS 0–2) at 90 days (54% vs 42%); however, this was not statistically significant (p=0.22).ConclusionsOutcomes similar to randomized controlled trials are attainable in ‘real-world’ settings. Workflow time metrics were independent predictors of clinical outcome, and differed between the two hospitals owing to site-specific organizational differences.

Abstract WP25: Gender Disparity in Mechanical Thrombectomy Outcomes: The Role of Arterial Caliber

Stroke ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark A Davison ◽  
Kavantissa M Keppetipola ◽  
Bichun Ouyang ◽  
Michael Chen
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Vascular Anatomy ◽  
Gender Disparity ◽  
Circle Of Willis ◽  
Large Vessel ◽  
Consecutive Series ◽  
Anterior Circulation ◽  
Men And Women

Introduction: Despite level 1a evidence demonstrating the clinical benefit of mechanical thrombectomy in selected large vessel ischemic stroke patients, a gender disparity exists. Women not only have less favorable clinical outcomes after all stroke types, but the causes of this disparity remain elusive. Gender differences in cerebral vascular anatomy have been previously published. We hypothesize that differences in circle of Willis diameters may contribute to the gender disparity seen in clinical outcomes after mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke. Methods: Clinical and radiographic data from a consecutive series undergoing mechanical thrombectomy for anterior circulation large vessel ischemic strokes were reviewed. Measurements of the proximal middle cerebral artery (M1) segment and supraclinoid internal carotid artery (ICA) diameters were obtained in a standardized fashion from the thrombectomy procedure angiogram. All M1 measurements were recorded at 3 mm of the vessel origin while ICA measurements were taken 3 mm proximal to the ICA terminus. Covariates included age, occlusion location, vascular risk factors, admission NIHSS score and final TICI grade. Modified Rankin score (mRS) at 90 days was the dependent variable. Variable significance between male and female cohorts was determined using student T-Tests. Multivariate regression analysis was also performed. Results: Ninety-four patients (41 female) between 6/2013 and 6/2016 fit the inclusion criteria. ICA terminus measurements for men and women were 3.07 mm (SD=0.46) and 2.88 mm (SD=0.47), respectively. M1 origin measurements for men and women were 2.46 mm (SD=0.31) and 2.21 mm (SD=0.37), respectively. Male ICA terminus and M1 origin measurements were larger than female (p = 0.05 and p < 0.001, respectively). 61% of men vs. 25% of women had 90-day mRS ≤ 2. Multivariate analysis indicated that only age was significantly associated with 90-day mRS ≤ 2. Conclusions: Our single center series suggests that differences in intracranial vessel diameter may contribute to the gender disparity in outcomes after mechanical thrombectomy. Smaller circle of Willis arterial diameters may compromise collateral blood flow and increase the difficulty in achieving sufficient reperfusion.

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